David C. McKone

David Charles McKone, 61, beloved son, brother and father, passed away unexpectedly on November 6, 2021 in his home in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Dave was born and raised in Rockville, CT graduating from Rockville High School in 1978 and earning an Associate's degree in Data Processing from Manchester Community College and a Certificate in Business Data Processing from the Computer Processing Institute. Dave worked as a computer programmer at Aetna for several years before moving to South Carolina where he followed his entrepreneurial spirit starting his own computer consulting business "Affordable Automation, Inc." and later entering the automotive industry with his car dealership "AutoHounds." Dave was an avid golfer. He loved music and especially enjoyed playing the guitar with his son, Aaron. Dave was most proud of Aaron's musical talents and never missed an opportunity to attend his performances. We know Dave will be watching future performances from Heaven above. Dave is survived by his son, Aaron Michael McKone of Rock Hill, SC; his mother, Janet Paradis McKone of Bloomfield, CT; five sisters and their families: Eileen DeVille, husband Geoff, children Geoffrey, Ryan and Meghan of Durham, CT; Kathleen Markham, husband Tom, children Lea and Nicholas of Lancaster, MA; Maureen Suzio, husband Jim, children, Jonathon, William and Bennett of Meriden, CT; Irene Briggs, husband James, children Mason, Madison and Jacob of Califon, NJ; and Colleen Bonadies, husband Bryan, children Taylor, Brooke, Jordan and Ethan of Tolland, CT; his Aunt Phyllis Fecteau of Kensington, CT and several cousins. Dave was predeceased by his father, Frederick William McKone, and brother, John Paul McKone. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Bernard's Church in Rockville, CT on January 6th, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Bernard's Cemetery. Masks are required for services. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association.